Sacraments

Baptism

Parent and Godparent preparation sessions are required before Baptism.

Contact the Pastor through the Parish office for an appointment.

Reconciliation

Reconciliation is celebrated weekly on Saturday afternoon 4-5pm in the Church. You may also call the Parish Office for an appointment. (503-873-2044)

First Reconciliation Preparation is available through our Sacramental Prep Program. A minimum of one year participation in Religious Education Classes is suggested before beginning this Sacramental Prep year. First Reconciliation is usually taught and celebrated the year before receiving First Eucharist.

Eucharist

Mass is celebrated daily at 8 a.m. following Morning Prayer at 7:30. Communion can be brought to the sick by requesting an Eucharistic Minister come visit. Please call the Parish Office (503-873-2044) if you, or someone you know, desires Communion.

First Communion Preparation is available through our Sacramental Prep Program. A minimum of one year participation in Religious Education is suggested before beginning Sacramental Preparation with First Reconciliation year prior to First Communion. First Communion is usually taught and celebrated the year after First Reconciliation. First Eucharist is usually received when a child is about 7 or 8, second or third grade.

Confirmation

Confirmation Preparation for High School students is a two-year process at St. Paul Parish. The first year is active participation in a ministry such as Youth Group, along with weekly Mass and 1 retreat. The second year will be the confirmation classes, in addition to weekly Mass attendance, service experiences and retreats.

Marriage

One of the couple must be an active and registered parishioner, or parents of either the bride or groom must be active/registered in St. Paul Parish. Contact the parish office six months before date of marriage for meeting with the Pastor. 503-873-2044.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

RCIA is a process, a faith journey for those interested in entering fully into our Catholic Community. A Scriptural approach with the Sunday liturgy, Catholic tradition and doctrine is used to guide those interested in the knowledge and love of Jesus and our Church. Contact the Pastor. 503-873-2044

Anointing of the Sick

The Sacrament is celebrated at Daily Mass for those preparing for Surgery. The Sacrament is also celebrated a couple times a year during our Senior Spirit Luncheons. In an emergency, or for an appointment to receive the Anointing, please call the Parish office at 503-873-2044.

Discernment of Vocations

Please contact the Pastor here at St. Paul Parish (503-873-2044) or the Archdiocesan Vocations Director, Fr. Jeff Eirvin (503-234-5334), or by e-mail vocations@archpdx.org

If you are interested in Religious life for Men or Women, please go to the Archdiocese of Portland website to the Vocations page: archdpdxvocations.org